Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
Informal. teddy bear.
teddy ( in def. 1 ) 1920–25, of uncertain origin
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A lit candle flickered among the flowers, where a teddy bear was also perched.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Hundreds of knitted teddy bears, lambs, dogs and rabbits have been placed in Hartford, Cheshire, for children, with just a gift tag signed from an elusive "Granny H".
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
He recently added a touch: a giant teddy bear he bought at Costco.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
In many stretches, you’d be hard-pressed to stroll along the banks of the San Gabriel or Los Angeles rivers without meeting abandoned water bottles, candy wrappers, golf balls, sad-looking teddy bears, even shopping carts.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
When the commander sent someone to clear the airfield before an accident occurred, the thing turned out to be a big teddy bear.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Only the diner remains but Morton still plans on touring the Village with Teddy, showing off all of mom’s old haunts and, yes, having a cup of soup at the Waverly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Teddy Thompson’s voice is a golden, vivid instrument capable of conjuring joy and caverns of heartache.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Mahan had no bigger fan than Teddy Roosevelt, who in a review External link for the Atlantic Monthly called Influence “the best and most important” modern book on naval history.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
"Teddy has left a massive void in our lives," said his mum.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Brie and Teddy came over to say goodbye yesterday. I’m sorry things didn’t work out. I’m sorry they’re moving away.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
"A calming room should be a room for children to calm down with blankets, teddies and soft lighting. Not a padded cell. You wouldn't put an animal in there."
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2025
Comfort items such as teddies and blankets also went missing when Elliott was moving between placements.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2024
Dozens of bunches of flowers, candles and teddies were laid outside the home to pay tribute to the teenager, who has not yet been named.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2024
Dozens of bunches of flowers, candles and teddies have been laid outside the property to pay tribute to the teenager, who has not yet been named.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
In it were two saucy little teddies in pelts of white silk that would have gladdened the heart of any child.
From My Attainment of the Pole by Cook, Frederick A.
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